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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a SoftwareQuality Engineer3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space ISR Systems Division. We are looking for a high caliber individual with a background in software program execution, software development, software systems engineering, software mission/quality assurance and/or process improvement to join the Mission Assurance organization. The candidate selected will monitor and improve mission/quality assurance system elements that assure program execution and customer goal satisfaction. TheSoftware QualityEngineer will support one or more intelligence community SOFTWARE programs in the Redondo Beach area. Roles and Responsibilities: TheSoftware QualityEngineer will ensure compliance with all MA related contractual requirements, and sector/division policies and procedures, while contributing to the program's effective process implementation. Tasks will include: Independently assessing program and supplier risks, cost, and schedule; conducting process and product audits; and performing supplier assurance. Assuring the quality of software and hardware engineering and test verification activities, and participating in software development and test peer reviews. The successful candidate will have an understanding of software mission assurance principles, the discipline to enforce them, and will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel. This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4. MAQEA

The Basic Qualifications for a Software Quality Engineer Level 3 are: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of related experience in supporting systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, software development, software test processes, or program management. Good understanding of software development. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Being organized and a self-motivator. An active DOD Secret clearance

The Basic Qualifications for a Software Quality Engineer Level 4 are: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 9+ years of related experience in supporting systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, software development, software test processes, or program management. Good understanding of software development. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Being organized and a self-motivator. An active DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration: Software development management or program management experience Mission Assurance or Process experience Six Sigma Green Belt certification Good understanding of the specific CMMI and AS9100 Standards impacting program performance. Good understanding of the specific NGMS Policies and Procedures impacting program performance. Active SCI Clearance

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.${descr2}${descr3}